With the thunderstorms that moved through Russellville in the early morning hours of Monday, City Corporation experienced a lightning strike on a critical piece of equipment responsible for the distribution of water in the Norristown tank area. The affected area is bounded on the east by Skyline/Hilltop; north to Cambridge Court to the west by Damascus Road, Dowdy Loop, River Oaks Lane and Rimrock Road. City Corporation is asking all customers in the affected area to assist in conserving water until repairs can be made. This request includes stopping all outside water usage and lawn irrigation until further notice. Repairs are currently in progress and City Corporation will notify the public of any changes as they occur via all media outlets.

Today is the final day to sign up for USDA drought relief assistance for seeding pastures and pond clean-out. To complete an application, visit the Pope County Conservation District office at 420 N. Hampton, Ste. B, in Russellville.

Parent reception for Cotillion classes

A parents’ reception for the upcoming classes for the National League of Junior Cotillions, Russellville chapter will be at 6:30 p.m. today at Wildflower Retirement Center, 240 S. Inglewood Ave. The reception is to familiarize the parents with the cotillion program.

All parents of Russellville and surrounding area students in grades 6-8 are invited. For more information, call director Joan Caughman at 890-6433.